Isbn: 9780259583028 - congo recollections: edited from notes and conversations of missionaries (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rare glimpse into life in Central Africa through the firsthand accounts of missionaries in the late 19th century. It captures their struggles, triumphs, and encounters with the native Congolese people. The author, a former missionary, weaves together these vivid recollections to paint a detailed picture of a pivotal time as missionaries brought the Christian gospel to Congo for the first time. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex dynamics of cultural exchange and religious beliefs, shedding light on how people on both sides of this encounter grappled with the very nature of faith, superstition, and human connection. Ultimately, it explores the profound impact that these encounters had on both the missionaries and the communities they sought to convert, revealing the transformative possibilities and challenges that arise when different worlds collide. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …